Contracts Manager - public sector projects

Join this award-winning team, recognised by, and members of, some of the industry's most respected professional bodies for creating environments with meaningful impact for local communities. This not-for profit organisation supports their public sector clients to create safe, sustainable and significant land and property portfolios that deliver social value for the local community.Their key services are pre-construction, design and consultancy, construction, regeneration and major projects, risk management, and responsive repairs.

To provide the on-site lead for the safe and profitable delivery of Construction Services projects. The Contracts Manager will manage and coordinate projects from the start through to completion, ensuring that work is completed to time, quality, within budget and within scope.
Strategic and Management Responsibilities

To ensure effective safe and profitable project delivery, while satisfying client and customer service demands at all times.
To ensure high standards of team performance and collaboration.
Ensure that relevant KPIs are achieved.
To work with the Operations Manager on resourcing and developments to keep the team fit for purpose.
To work with the Head of Construction Services and the Operations Manager to develop a supply chain which is fit for purpose.
To maximise the potential of their Services in meeting the needs of the clients and customers it serves.
Where appropriate act as company representative at events and any senior client engagements.
To ensure that delivery teams work to and comply with all Commercial Procedures and other Standing Orders
Build robust working relationships with Site Managers and the Design and Commercial teams to ensure a seamless working interface.

Job Outline
1. Managing and overseeing the direction of the project, ensuring that the design requirements are met, reviewing progress, and liaising with quantity surveyors to monitor costs.
2. Day to day management of operations on-site, ensuring that the project is brought to a successful completion and meets the programme, budget, brief and quality constraints.
3. Plan and efficiently organise the site set up and logistics.
4. Effectively communicate with the Design Team to ensure the timely release of design information.
5. Coordinate the management of subcontractor activities.
6. Ensure workmanship and material standards are achieved in accordance with specifications, building regulations, health and safety legislation as well as quality standards.
7. Manage and monitor change control for all projects.
8. Issue project progress reports to the Operations Manager, identifying programme status, progress, change and information requirements.
9. Place orders and oversee deliveries and ensure its in line with the construction programme and procurement schedule.
10. Create and maintain good relations with clients, design teams and neighbours as well as any other stakeholders.
11. Ensure that Health and Safety requirements and standards are carried out and in place.
12. To develop, manage and deliver the project's delivery plan for your site managers and teams.
13. Ensure that robust cost and delivery plans are provided for all projects and that they are actively monitored and managed.
14. Advise Site Managers on all aspects of operational delivery.
15. Ensure Site Managers are advised, and competent, on all commercial and contractual matters.
16. Actively contribute to a 'One Team' ethos, and full participation in Design and Delivery / Construction Services Teams decision-making.
17. Ensure that project delivery management information is in line with business reporting requirements for the team.
18. Ensure that project risk registers are established and managed at team and project level with timely mitigation actions being undertaken.
19. Establish and maintain robust procedures for achieving KPIs.
20. Ensure effective resourcing of workload, taking into account the capacity of both team and individuals.
21. Ensure that each project has a robust programme that is actively monitored and managed.



What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience of managing a project from start through to completion, ensuring that work is completed on time, quality and within budget. A broad understanding of the design process and the challenges bringing a project to the Construction StageDemonstrable experience of associated commercial processes for a project, including forecasting, change control, influencing to achieve value for money, and safe profitable delivery outcomes. Project Programming Skills
Minimum qualification to NVQ level 4 in a construction related subjectChartered / Membership of a Construction Institution or extensive years of appropriate functional discipline experience. A formal management qualification.
Broad demonstrable knowledge of NEC forms of contract, a thorough understanding of construction principles and buildability. A thorough understanding of tenders and financial control of projects, Good understanding of project construction programming, strong construction, commercial, financial and supply-chain management skills

ICT Literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and relevant financial systems
Well-developed interpersonal skills to work effectively and collaborate with internal and external teams
Meticulous attention to detail

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary of £51000- £53000. Local Authority Pension Scheme. 25 days annual leave + BH. 0.45pence mileage. Flexible/hybrid working. Private Medical cover

What you need to do now

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